Sundance Vacations Charities Main Affiliates/Partners
TRAVEL ADVANTAGE NETWORK (TAN)
Sundance Vacations entrusts Travel Advantage Network (TAN) to fulfill our travelers’ travel needs by delivering an ever-changing selection of high-demand destinations through its expert reservationist team, and its online travel search and reservations site: PlanWithTan.com.
LIVE NATION
Sundance Vacations “jams out” all year long at numerous Live Nation Concerts. Sundance Vacations representatives can be found at any of the following Live Nation venues: Susquehanna Bank Center, PNC Bank Arts Center, Giant Center, First Midwest Bank Amphitheater, Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Mann Center, Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park Convention Center, The Stone Pony, and Hersheypark Stadium/Star Pavilion.
Other Affiliates/Partners
SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS
The Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier Baseball League. Winners of back-to-back championships in 2013 and 2014, the Boomers are located in Schaumburg, Illinois, just an hour outside of Chicago.
KANE COUNTY COUGARS
The Kane County Cougars have been a partner of Sundance Vacations since 2009. Playing their games in Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, located about 35 miles outside of Chicago, the Cougars are a single A affiliate of the Arizona Diamond backs and play in the Midwest League.
PITTSBURGH ZOO
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium strives to foster positive, lifelong connections between animals and people. Whether through our exhibits, educational programs, or our many conservation projects, our goal is to make certain the Earth remains a suitable home for all life by our discovery of the interconnectedness of the natural world.
CHICAGO WOLVES
The Chicago Wolves are the American Hockey League affiliate of the National Hockey League’s St. Louis Blues. Playing at Allstate Arena, the four-time Calder Cup Champions have been partnered with Sundance Vacations for more than a year now.
NAPERVILLE RIBFEST
Located an hour away from Chicago, Illinois, Naperville plays host to the annual Ribfest held by the Napersville Exchange Club. With the proceeds going to help in the elimination of child abuse and domestic violence, this three-day festival has music, fun and of course ribs.
SIX FLAGS
Six Flags opened its first park in Texas in 1961. Now with over 15 parks to choose from, Six Flags is undoubtedly one of the biggest providers of amusements in the United States. Sundance Vacations has partnered with both the Washington DC and New Jersey locations of Six Flags.
HOBOKEN ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Hoboken Arts and Music Festival, held annually in Hoboken, New Jersey, celebrated its 21st year in 2014. With over 300 artists, crafters, photographers, food vendors and local businesses this event brings the arts to the tri-state areas of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR
Started in 1919, the New Jersey State fair has been running strong for over 78 years now. Held in Sussex County, more specifically Augusta, NJ, the fair enables people from all over New Jersey feel a sense of community.
WASHINGTON CAPITALS
The Washington Capitals are a National Hockey League team that play out of the Verizon Center in Washington DC. The Capitals were also selected to host the NHL’s 2015 Winter Classic on January 1, 2015. The game will be played at Nationals Park.
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
The Baltimore Orioles, of Major League Baseball (MLB), played their first season of baseball in 1954. Playing at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this team was able to capture the 2014 American League East Division Championship.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Playing out of the Verizon Center, located in Washington DC, the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association have been around since the 1997-98 season. The franchise itself has been around since 1961, but its current incarnation is owned by Monumental Sports and Entertainment.
SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE RAILRIDERS
Playing out of PNC Park, located in Moosic, Pennsylvania, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Formerly known as the Yankees, the team was recently renamed to the RailRiders for the start of the 2013 season.
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
The Philadelphia Flyers are a National Hockey League team that was added into the league as part of the 1967 expansion. Since that time the Flyers have won two Stanley Cups and have played in countless post seasons. Formerly playing in the Spectrum, the Flyers now call the Wells Fargo Center on Broad Street home.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
The Philadelphia 76ers are a National Basketball Association that were relocated to Philadelphia from Syracuse in 1963. With the help of superstar player Wilt Chamberlain the team won their first championship in 1967. Since that time, they have gone on to win one additional NBA title.
MOHEGAN SUN ARENA AT CASEY PLAZA
The Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and plays home to a number of events. Concerts, comedy shows, trade shows and expos are just a sample of the events that take place in this venue. The Arena also serves as the home of the American Hockey League’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the National Hockey League affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
HARRISBURG SENATORS
The Harrisburg Senators are the Double-A affiliate of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals. As part of the Eastern League, the team plays at Metro Bank Park. The team has one nine Eastern League titles and is the first team in league history to win four titles in a row (1996-99).
PPL CENTER
PPL Center is a state-of-the-art multipurpose arena located in downtown Allentown, PA. Seating more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Phantoms professional hockey games, making it the region’s largest events venue. The amenities-packed PPL Center offers something for everyone, including the Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, figure skating events, youth sports, high school and collegiate events, Disney on Ice, conferences, graduations and many more events.
LINCOLN PARK ZOO
Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago and by advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science and conservation.
BLOOMSBURG FAIR
As the largest agricultural fair in Pennsylvania, the Bloomsburg Fair has had over 159 events in its long history. Having a number of shows, musical acts, competitions and of course that all important fair food, this long-time PA tradition is typically held in the third week of September.
CITY OF YORK FESTIVALS
With a number of festivals yearly, Sundance Vacations has partnered with a number of them to better reach out to potential customers. The Olde York Street Fair, Yorkfest Fine Arts Festival and York Bike Night are just a few samples of the yearly on-goings for the city of York, Pennsylvania.
LANCASTER BARNSTORMERS
The Lancaster Barnstormers play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Recently winning the 2014 Atlantic League Championship, the team plays out of Clipper Magazine Stadium located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
TASTE OF PENNSYLVANIA WINE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Sons of the American Legion run this festival that takes place at the York Fairgrounds in York, Pennsylvania. Bringing together love music and the ability to sample both beers and wines from across the state of PA.
SUSAN G. KOMEN
The Susan G. Komen organization has been dedicated to the research and science of finding a cure for breast cancer. Sundance Vacations has a strong commitment to local and national charities, for this reason we have partnered with the organization to help them in reaching their goal.
NORTHEAST FAIR
The Northeast Fair, located in Pittston, Pennsylvania, has had an attendance of over 35,000 people annually and it continues to grow. With a host of different events, this fair has carried on the PA tradition of family togetherness and community bonding.
PENNSYLVANIA HORSE WORLD EXPO
The Pennsylvania Horse World Expo is a four-day event that brings the nation’s leading equestrian clinicians and entertainers to Harrisburg, PA for education, entertainment and shopping. This annual event is held in the Farm Show Complex in Pennsylvania’s capital city.
PENNSYLVANIA HOME SHOW
Now with over 40 years of shows under their belts, the Pennsylvania Home Show has a number of vendors, exhibits and shows to assist in making your home exactly the way you envision it. Home improvement, landscaping, finance and other information all can be found at the State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA.
NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA GOLF EXPO
Held annually in the early spring, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Golf Expo, is a two-day event that features vendors and golf courses from up and down the east coast. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned pro, you will undoubtedly find something to help your game at the expo help at the Mohegan Sun Casino at Pocono Downs, located in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
YORK REVOLUTION
The York Revolution are a professional baseball team that play in the Atlantic League. Founded in 2006, this club plays out of Santander Stadium, located in York, Pennsylvania. The team is also in a close rivalry known as the “War of the Roses” with another one of our partners, the Lancaster Barnstormers.
DORNEY PARK AND WILDWATER KINGDOM
What was started by Solomon Dorney in 1870 has gone on to become known as Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, a combination amusement and water park located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Now owned and operated by the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, it is part of a nationwide network of 15 amusement resorts.
YORK FAIR
Known as Americas First Fair,” the York Fair, located in York, Pennsylvania, is headed into its 250th year in 2015. Keeping with the traditions of the local area, this event combines entertainment, food competitions and education all in order to create a tighter knit community.
READING FAIR
Held in Reading, Pennsylvania, this fair just celebrated its 160th anniversary in 2014. Billed as the “Greatest Family Event in Berks County,” this long-running yearly tradition a number of attractions for everyone.
PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW
As the largest indoor agricultural expo in the United States, the Pennsylvania Farm Show boasts nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 exhibits and 300 commercial vendors. Held annually at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA, the expo is headed into its 99th year in 2015.
PHILADELPHIA SOUL
The Philadelphia Soul are a professional arena football team that plays inside the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In existence since 2003, the team is owned by popular rock star Jon Bon Jovi and won the league championship, known as the “ArenaBowl,” in 2008.
JUBILEE DAY
Jubilee day , billed at the largest, longest running, one-day street fair on the east coast, is held annually in the city of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Featuring live entertainment, arts and crafts, food and much more, the street fair celebrated its 86th incarnation in 2014.
ACS HOME SHOW
The American Consumer Shows Group Home Show, is one of the largest in the country. It is held in a number of locations throughout the United States and introduces consumers to a full range of services and products that can be used for home improvement.